Technical Articles
The Bulgarian SMT services and equipment sector includes many domestic and locally based foreign companies. The major part of them is located in the capital Sofia, as well as in the bigger cities of the country ... more
The Western Balkan governments bear the primary responsibility for speeding up the deployment of sustainable energy, improving energy efficiency, phasing out fossil fuels and ensuring an inclusive, bottom-up just transition planning process ... more
Even though for most countries 2020 showed an increase in the use of industrial robots in manufacturing-related enterprises compared to 2018, Romania registered a decrease of 0,04 percentage points, which may indicate a lack of capacity for enterprises to finance new investments in equipment and technology ... more
Due to its highly skilled workforce and location, the automotive industry in Serbia is not just a traditional economic sector but also a sector with a promising future. Today almost all significant European and some Asian automakers receive supplies from the Serbian automobile sector ... more
The Bulgarian additive manufacturing ecosystem has been rapidly developing in the last 5 years and the 3D printing business in the country, in step with global trends, is gradually moving from prototyping to full-functional production in many industries ... more
The metal processing and machinery sector in Serbia has a long history of development and it`s among the leading national production and manufacturing industries and one of the most important pillars of the local economy today ... more
In order to become a member of the European Union (EU), North Macedonia is currently standardizing and privatization its energy industry. The country has a great energy potential due to its favorable geographical location, natural resources and climatic characteristics ... more
With average annual sales of 8,3 billion RON, the pharmaceutical business in Romania is thriving. The pharmaceutical industry`s value chain has grown dramatically in the past years across all segments. There are 22 production facilities in the sector that get public subsidies ... more
To ensure that charging systems grow in tandem with vehicle sales, the Turkish government must coordinate the deployment of public and private charging infrastructure to support all kinds of EV operators—from private vehicles to fleets of all types of vehicles, including public sector purchases at all levels of government ... more
Using well-established security mechanisms and the unified interfaces of the Ethernet world reduces risks when creating applications at the edge of industrial networks ... more
LED manufacturing today is one of the most important segments of the Turkish lighting industry with numerous economic, social and technological factors contributing to its further development. The production and market challenges due to the COVID pandemic have been slowly but steadily overcome, current market reports show ... more
The iron and steel industry plays a significant role within the Romanian economy as it accounts for relevant shares of the main national economic activities, including industrial and manufacturing output and total exports ... more
During the last decade, the consumption of renewable diesel in Europe strongly increased, going from 14,3 million cubic metres in 2011 to about 19 million in 2019 ... more
Chemicals and pharmaceuticals, together with plastics and rubber processing are an integral part of the Croatian economy ... more
Despite having an installed hydropower capacity of more than 22 GW, the region still has the largest remaining unexploited hydropower potential in Europe, as its river catchments have remained largely undeveloped ... more
LATEST issue 3/2024
COMPANY ARTICLES
TOP INTERVIEWS
The CEO and Member of the Board of Directors of Automotive Cluster Bulgaria looks back to this year`s edition of ACB`s largest event and discusses the future of the sector ... more
AVERE, Raphaеl Hеliot: Smart charging is poised to increase tremendously in the coming years
"While the EU has laid the groundwork for advanced EV charging technologies and V2X capabilities, continued collaboration among stakeholders and further regulatory adjustments, supported by initiatives like SCALE and FLOW, ... more
"Attendees can expect a diverse range of exhibitors, and a comprehensive conference program featuring leading experts", says the General Manager of Inter Expo Center, Official Representative of Messe Frankfurt for Bulgaria
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Omron Electronics’ Account Manager Distribution Southeast Europe talks about the perspectives of the region’s market ... more